tyvin BSN, RN

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    Licensure by endorsement processing time?

    tyvin replied to twobitsrn's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Believe or not Oregon is one or the strictest states for licensure. I went to school there and also was licensed there until I went home. When I got home it was like so easy to license. Unbelievable...
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    Alzhiemers

    tyvin replied to tsmason's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    No...it's not your job. In fact you aren't doing your job correctly if a patient is successfully hitting the nurses daily. Document every instance in the nurses notes not just the behavior sheet. Be...
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    Have you ever cried when a Pt died

    tyvin replied to Topaz7's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Normally no...I chose "not" to work with children just for that reason. I am Hospice and I cry with the family but I don't cry for the person who has passed on; I am happy for them. They are always in...
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    Surveillance cameras in pedi patient's home?

    tyvin replied to lovelane78's topic in Private Duty

    It wouldn't bother me...if they want to look at me picking my hell-o then so be it. I have always worked at places that have had cameras installed everywhere but the bathrooms. Med room, hallways,...
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    Did you keep your nursing books?

    tyvin replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I gave them away...Kuleana and all that. If you have a computer, tablet or smart phone it's easier to look up things with a search and much more current. I was encouraged by my professors to keep...
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    Written up!

    tyvin replied to as2633's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I wouldn't want to make light of this type of thing (or laugh at it) because I know from experience that this very well could be a serious thing. To me I'm surprised you were written up by the DON or...
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    What are the main things you can get written up for ?

    tyvin replied to Aongroup1990's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Written up for not telling a patint's son all the meds she was on (he was not the POA the husband was). Actually he said I was rude about it but I wasn't. A typical Alpah male didn't like me tellling...
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    What types of nurses work their own hours?

    tyvin replied to Aongroup1990's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you have your own business the only time I made my own hours is when I was an MDS nurse. They have all kinds of names for them these days but I was called an RCM...resident care manager....
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    License Reinstatement After Revoke Is There Hope?

    tyvin replied to robigayle's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow...wow...this is the first lengthy thread I've ever read all the way through. The cries for help and displays of the soul ripped at my heart. More then that you have conquered and are are now...
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    Are references checked before an interview?

    tyvin replied to Despareux's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So what...unless there's something to hide why would it
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    To resign early or risk getting fired?

    tyvin replied to NYtoCAtoNY's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well; all I got to say is that if that offends you and has you pulling the I quit card me thinks you might get ready for a lot more I quit pulling cards. Your OP also has me thinking that you're...
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    Starting Salary [new grad]?

    tyvin replied to clandestine-approach's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Starting "union" hourly wage for an RN I is $32.50 here in our 50th state. Pay scale goes up quickly as years of experience cumulate. The doctor's offices and clinics are a different story though. I...
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    How safe are these practices? Help, new grad RN in LTC

    tyvin replied to Linka's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You're going to find a lot of that in some LTCs...with the fall; don't wait. If you do an exam and determine there may be a break of course you call the MD and send the resident out. Don't wait......
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    Does hawaii transfer clinicals?

    tyvin replied to 4everyouthful's topic in General Nursing

    Might be living here but the info was not accurate...doing her own search is the best advice that was given. Also to stay stateside on the mainland is another excellent suggestion she should consider....
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    Does hawaii transfer clinicals?

    tyvin replied to 4everyouthful's topic in General Nursing

    It matters very much which island you will be on...3.GPA is what I hear but in the end you need to call them, google them, do your research. You can find out all the information you seek online. I...
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    New nurse in ADON position. Advice needed.

    tyvin replied to gerRN23's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Don't the managers have a different break room... How can anyone relax or vent to each other when management is eating with them? Just an idea...staff need their time to relax and don't need...
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    New nurse in ADON position. Advice needed.

    tyvin replied to gerRN23's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Well; your there....I would go out on the floor more and really follow some of the RNs. See what they do. I think that would be my biggest beef with an LPN turned RN now my boss who had never walked...
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    Overnight visitation in psych hospital??

    tyvin replied to NurseMT504's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Basically what it's saying is that the faciltiy better have a good written P&P regarding visitation for all and all staff need to know what that policy is. What I get from scanning it is that they...
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    Group Work

    tyvin replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students

    Are you in a Challenge Based Learning environment? I can see where you would have a concern if not everyone is on board. Still it wouldn't hurt to have a group meeting to talk about your...
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    Passive aggression, bullying, or just trying to help?

    tyvin replied to insa's topic in Men in Nursing

    "Just trying to help"...stop being paranoid. Or here's a real thought...why not talk to her about your
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    How do you pass meds?

    tyvin replied to mitral's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Evenutally once you're familiar with the meds you will be able to know what they are just by looking at them. It takes time but after awhile it becomes second nature. It's also best to know what a med...
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    resume & cover letter-- awful or awesome?

    tyvin replied to ktliz's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I also am learning more about beefing up cover letters and resumes (it's different from 20 years ago)...I found the preceeding link extremely helpful. Along with everything else any software you are...
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    resume & cover letter-- awful or awesome?

    tyvin replied to ktliz's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    FYI...Break Free From Resume Buzzwords - Camp Pendleton, CA
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    resume & cover letter-- awful or awesome?

    tyvin replied to ktliz's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Your cover letter reads like a resume. People who are looking at these cover letters and resumes don't want repetition. Leave all your clinical and other experience for the resume page and use the...
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    for those who are looking for easy remember of Medication

    tyvin replied to deepa377's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Very nice...may I add that the reason you shouldn't take iron with milk is that the Ca+ interferes with the iron absorption. Ca+ and iron (heme & non-heme) compete for the same cellualar...